Course summary
On this course you will utilise a range of sporting facilities and activities and will examine sport, teaching and coaching from both an academic and practical perspective via units including – Teaching and Coaching PE (Curriculum Activities and Invasion Games), Skill Acquisition, Physiology, Biomechanics and Nutrition, Research Skills, Sport Psychology, and Youth Sport theory, practice and placement. You will plan and deliver a range of teaching and coaching sessions, examine curriculum, analyse performance and skill learning and develop the academic and employability skills needed in this varied and competitive field.
Modules
Level 4 (Year 1): Academic and Employability Skills (40 credits); Developing Research Skills for Sport and Exercise (20 credits); Fundamentals of Psychology of Sport and Exercise (20 credits); Coaching and Teaching in Sport (20 credits); Teaching and Coaching National Curriculum for Physical Education Activities (20 credits). Level 5 (Year 2): Research and Graduate Employability for Sport and Exercise (40 credits); Coaching, Analysis and Skill Acquisition (40 credits); Advanced Psychology for Sport and Exercise (20 credits); PE & Youth Sport Theory, Practice and Placement (20 credits).
Assessment method
The course is continually assessed through methods which include essays, portfolio, examination, presentations, practical coaching, researched report, viva voce and project work.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6350 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6350 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6350 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6350 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £6350 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £6350 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Staffordshire University
College Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE